In Search of Lost Education
Mariam Elias and her family fled war-torn Syria in search of a safe education, eventually settling in North Carolina where they have achieved academic success. Mariam's faith in education was instilled by her father, a teacher and principal, and she believes it is the key to rebuilding their lives and creating better opportunities.
Mariam Elias and her family lived in Damascus, Syria, where she taught at the International School of Choueifat. In 2012, a massive explosion occurred near the school, killing dozens and making Mariam realize the danger they were in. After armed men threatened them on the highway, the family fled Syria in search of a safe education. They eventually settled in North Carolina, where Mariam completed her Ph.D. at North Carolina State University. Her husband and children have also achieved academic success, with diplomas from UNC-Chapel Hill and Elon University. The family believes education is the key to rebuilding their lives and creating better opportunities.
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